The all-star lineup, which included Phillips' personal idol Dave Matthews, was held at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. The event also featured Cyndi Lauper, David Crosby, and Roberta Flack and was broadcast live on AXS TV.

Phillips performed his hit "Home" and was met by screaming fans.

"I just want to say it's an honor to be here for such a great cause bringing us all here together," he said of the event honoring Tibet's spiritual leader.

Portions of the proceeds from Tuesday night’s show will go toward a scholarship in Bassel Shahade’s name. Shahade was a Syracuse University graduate student who was killed in Syria earlier this year while filming a documentary about violence.